Block foundation

Learn how much it costs to build a new foundation with price factors for a crawl space, pier & beam, or full basement installation.

The question is, is Concrete Better Than Cement for a Foundation.

Calculate how many concrete blocks you need for a wall or foundation, and learn how to estimate concrete block and mortar for a project.

You know that ugly, exposed concrete section that surround the base of your house? Yeah, that’s your foundation. They’ve yet to create a way to construct it in a way that’s appealing to the eye, instead leaving you with unfinished rough concrete. But there are ways to hide house foundation, if you’re creative enough. #ideas #cover #coveringideas #ideascurbappeal

Using paint, I transformed our concrete foundation, for a more modern updated look. I'm sharing all the details on just what you will need for this project.

Shop undefined 36-in W x 7-in H x 36-in L Concrete Block Concrete Block in the Concrete Blocks department at Lowe's.com. L Foot long concrete step for any house entryway!

Last updated June 16, 2020 Ever driven through the suburbs and admired other people’s sheds? Wondered how they got them to sit level or how they got started? In the past number of years I’ve

Architects Bates Corkern Studio turn a 1930s home into the neighborhood favorite by pairing timeless details with classic proportions.

It's time for another Pro-Follow update as we follow along with contractor Steve Wartman and his crew. If you remember, Steve brought in Victor and his team from Luciano Cristofaro Contractors to build the foundation, and today's article shares how they built the block wall foundation. If you missed it, read up on how Victor's team dug the footers, laid rebar and poured the footers at those links. Here's how everything looked after the concrete cured and a little bit of rain. Step 1: Mix…

Concrete block foundations, popular in many parts of the country, are susceptible to a variety of structural problems caused by water infiltration or improper backfilling around foundation walls. This article explains where the trouble starts and suggests a number of ways to reinforce foundations that are showing signs of distress. - Fine Homebuilding